ReviewAustralasian journal on ageing2022
Using information and communication technology learnings to alleviate social isolation for older people during periods of mandated isolation: A review.
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- Sex and gender differences in social participation among community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review.Frontiers in public health · 2024Pooled it
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- ICT communication with family/friends and its associations with mental health and insomnia in COVID-19 patients during hospital quarantine: a cross-sectional study in Shenzhen, China.BMC psychiatry · 2025Article
- Association between the use of information and communication technology and cognitive decline stratified by social isolation: The Otassha study.The journal of prevention of Alzheimer's disease · 2025Observational
- Symptom clusters and self-management experiences of cervical cancer patients undergoing concurrent chemoradiotherapy: a qualitative study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Interventions in ambulatory healthcare settings to reduce social isolation among adults aged 18-64: a systematic review.BJGP open · 2024Article
- Associations between information and communication technology use and frailty in community-dwelling old-old adults: results from the ILSA-J.European geriatric medicine · 2024Article
- Exploring the impact of information and communication technologies on loneliness and social isolation in community-dwelling older adults: a scoping review of reviews.BMC geriatrics · 2024Article
- Heterogeneous effects of socio-economic status on social engagement level among Chinese older adults: evidence from CHARLS 2020.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
- What kind of a problem is loneliness? Representations of connectedness and participation from a study of telepresence technologies in the UK.Frontiers in digital health · 2024Article
- Determinants of the intention to work in aged care: a cross-sectional study to assess gerontological nursing competencies among undergraduate nursing students.BMC nursing · 2023Article
- Relationships among Square Dance, Group Cohesion, Perceived Social Support, and Psychological Capital in 2721 Middle-Aged and Older Adults in China.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Factors driving the implementation of the 'Local New Year' policy to prevent COVID-19 in China.Humanities & social sciences communications · 2023Article
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- Using information and communication technology learnings to alleviate social isolation for older people during periods of mandated isolation: A review.Australasian journal on ageing · 2022Review
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Abstract
objectiveTo examine the effectiveness of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in reducing social isolation in older people and draw recommendations from previous literature appropriate for informing ICT use in future mandated periods of isolation.
methodsA systematically conducted review of key databases to identify studies investigating ICT interventions that targeted social isolation or loneliness among older people.
resultsFifteen articles were identified. All articles used ICT as an intervention for targeting social isolation with varying results. Most studies reported positive impacts on social isolation, but this was identified more in self-reporting compared to changes in baseline measures. The types of ICT used included videoconferencing, Internet-based applications and purpose-designed applications. A number of factors were also identified throughout the studies that impacted uptake that should be considered when implementing ICT.
conclusionsOverall, we found evidence of ICT improving social connectedness of older people to some extent although more rigorous research in future is needed. Recommendations from previous literature highlight the importance of including older people in purposeful design, engaging families and support networks, and providing ongoing ICT training and support so that systems and skills are in place for future periods of mandated isolation. The literature also warns us not to rely on ICT as the only avenue for social interaction either during or outside periods of social distancing.
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